Rashmika Mandanna is an Indian film actress born on April 5, 1996, in Virajpet, Karnataka. She began her career as a model and later ventured into acting, primarily appearing in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil films. Rashmika made her debut in the Kannada film industry with the movie “Kirik Party.”

in 2014, Rashmika gained recognition when she won the Clean & Clear Times Fresh Face of India competition. This kickstarted her modeling career, making her a familiar face. Her breakthrough came when she was cast opposite Rakshit Shetty in the 2016 comedy-drama “Kirik Party,” where her portrayal of Saanvi received immense praise, and the film became a critical and commercial success.

In 2018, Rashmika made her debut in Telugu cinema with the romantic comedy “Chalo,” where she was paired with Naga Shaurya. The film was both critically acclaimed and a commercial hit. She went on to appear in other significant Telugu films like “Geetha Govindam” (2018) and the multi-starrer “Devadas” (2018). In 2019, she starred in “Yajamana” and “Dear Comrade.”

Her filmography also includes the 2021 action-drama “Pushpa: The Rise” and several notable works in 2022, such as “Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu,” “Mission Majnu,” “Goodbye,” “Sita Ramam,” and “Thalapathy 66.” Rashmika’s upcoming projects include “Pushpa 2: The Rule” and “Animal,” both set for release in 2023.